New Project: Fresh - Daily Check-In Component for BLT

Fresh is a project designed to integrate a daily check-in component into the BLT platform, automating and streamlining the stand-up meeting process. This feature will allow users to log their daily progress, blockers, and goals directly within the BLT system, which can then be reviewed by team members and managers.

Key Features:

1. Automated Daily Check-In Prompt

   • Users will receive a daily notification or prompt to submit their stand-up report, including what they worked on, what they plan to work on, and any blockers they are facing.

2. Integration with Sizzle

   • Fresh will integrate seamlessly with the Sizzle time-tracking feature, pulling relevant data from users' time logs to suggest or pre-fill their progress updates.

3. Web and Mobile Accessibility

   • The stand-up component will be accessible via the BLT web interface and mobile app, allowing users to submit their updates from any device.

4. Team Overview Dashboard

   • A dashboard will be available for team leads and managers to view all team members' daily check-ins in one place, making it easier to identify blockers and track progress.

5. Stand-Up Report Archive

   • Fresh will archive all check-ins, allowing teams to review past updates and monitor long-term progress over time.

6. Automated Reminders

   • If a user misses their daily check-in, Fresh will send automated reminders, ensuring that everyone remains engaged and up-to-date with their tasks.

7. Customizable Questions

   • Teams can customize the stand-up questions to better fit their specific workflow, ensuring the tool is flexible and adaptable to different team dynamics.

Implementation Steps:

1. Develop Daily Check-In Prompt System

   • Create the daily prompt feature that reminds users to log their stand-up report. Include options for notifications via email or in-app.

2. Integrate with Sizzle for Progress Suggestions

   • Connect Fresh with the Sizzle time-tracking data to automatically suggest content for the user's stand-up report based on their tracked activities.

3. Build the Team Overview Dashboard

   • Develop a dashboard for team leads to view all daily check-ins, with filtering options by date, user, and task.

4. Design the Web and Mobile Interfaces

   • Ensure that Fresh is accessible through both the BLT web platform and mobile app, with a user-friendly interface for quick and easy check-ins.

5. Implement Stand-Up Report Archiving

   • Develop the archiving feature to store and manage historical stand-up reports for future reference and analysis.

6. Set Up Automated Reminders

   • Create a system that sends automated reminders to users who miss their daily check-in, ensuring consistent participation.

7. Allow for Customizable Stand-Up Questions

   • Provide options for teams to customize their daily stand-up questions, adapting to their specific needs and workflows.

Conclusion:

Fresh will bring structure and consistency to the daily stand-up process, ensuring that teams can easily track progress and address blockers in a timely manner. This tool will enhance team communication and productivity, making daily check-ins a seamless part of the BLT platform.